Lead Veterinarian

At Cornelia Veterinary Hospital, located at 785 Baldwin Rd in Cornelia, Georgia, we have been providing comprehensive veterinary care since 1991. Our services include wellness and preventive care, advanced diagnostics, surgical procedures, and urgent care. We are committed to delivering high-quality and compassionate veterinary care to our community.

Our facility is equipped with modern diagnostic tools and surgical suites, allowing our team to offer a wide range of services to our patients. We value mentorship and continuous learning, fostering a collaborative environment that enhances our ability to deliver exceptional care.

Cornelia is a charming city known for its rich history and community spirit. One of its notable landmarks is the Big Red Apple, a 7-foot-tall statue weighing 5,200 pounds, symbolizing the region's apple-growing heritage. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the nearby Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, offering numerous recreational opportunities such as hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing. Additionally, the historic Chenocetah Fire Tower, built in 1937, provides panoramic views of the surrounding area and is a testament to the region's commitment to forest conservation.

If you're seeking to join a dedicated team in a vibrant community, we invite you to consider Cornelia Veterinary Hospital. Our commitment to excellence in veterinary care, combined with the welcoming atmosphere of Cornelia, makes this an ideal place to advance your career and enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle.

Lead Veterinarian Role Requirements
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university
Licensure in good standing to practice in Georgia
3+ years of leadership/management experience, preferred
3+ years of experience as a veterinarian, required
Professional comportment and appearance, with excellent interpersonal skills and a positive, friendly attitude
Have the ability to lead the team through a variety of cases
Respect for and willingness to work with clients and their pets
Compassionate team player who can uphold great reputation with clients
A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine, upholding the veterinary code of ethics
Must be proficient in surgery

Lead Veterinarian Role Description
Responsible for the ongoing evaluation and management of clinical practices as well as the delivery of patient care.
Responsible for monitoring associate doctor performance and production.
In conjunction with hospital manager, helps drive financial performance of the hospital including revenue generation and expense management.
Explain physical examination findings and communicate to the client a diagnosis of the pet's problems; generate and present a treatment plan for the pet to the client; educate clients on preventative health care, including vaccines and appropriate nutritional products.
Maintain client/patient medical/surgical records and make certain all necessary logs are kept up -to- date through established protocols; assist colleagues in follow- up and future management of the patient.
Stay up- to -date with new medical information and changes in veterinary medicine, attend Continuing Education meetings.
Assist in the development of the paraprofessional team to ensure the delivery of the highest quality care and exceptional client service.
Positively represent the hospital in the professional community and to the general public.
Treat every client like family and each patient like your own pet.

Your Benefits
Veterinarians always earn their base salary and never owe any money at the end of the year.
Relocation Assistance
No Negative Accrual
Maternity Leave
401k (You receive a 100% match on the first 3% you put in, plus a 50% match on the next 2%.)
High Producer Bonus
Health, Dental, Vision, and Critical Illness Insurance
Hospital Indemnity, Life, and Accident Insurance
Long & Short-term Disability Insurance
Professional Liability Coverage
TeleDoc - Free Access 24/7
Access to Free In-House Continued Education (CE)
Growth tracks for leadership development
Mentorship and coaching for new graduates and experienced Veterinarians

Additionally, we invest in your well-being and growth through a variety of programs.

No Negative Accrual for DVMs
With a guaranteed base salary and the ability to earn additional income through production bonuses, you'll have the financial stability you deserve - no matter what. Slow days? Vacation? Maternity leave? No worries. Your base salary is always secure, giving you the peace of mind to focus on what really matters: providing exceptional care and living your best life.

High Producers Bonus
Eligible DVMs will earn a bonus payout of up to 10% additional production in the month after contract renewal. The bonus rate will be determined by their contracted production rate and the amount of excess production. Here, you can earn a greater share of the success you help create. And the sky is the limit.

Lead DVM Foundations
In your career, you learn how to practice great veterinary medicine. But, you don't always get opportunities to formally learn different aspects of leadership. SVP's Lead Doctor Foundations program is designed to fill this gap by investing in the growth of current and emerging leaders.

Doctor Mentorship Program
Not 1, not 3, but 12 months of mentorship for first year doctors. To help transition from school to clinic life, both a coach and mentor help new doctors develop their clinical and non-clinical soft skills. Build skills. Build confidence. Build relationships.

Clinical Tracks Program

Committed to helping teammates grow, we proudly offer in-depth, RACE-approved CE credit facilitated by veterinary specialists to grow teammate clinical skills and enhance the care of our patients. Courses offered: Dentistry, Oncology, Internal Medicine, Dermatology, and Cardiology.

ABOUT SOUTHERN VETERINARY PARTNERS

Southern Veterinary Partners is a veterinarian-owned and managed network of animal hospitals with the common mission of providing best-in-class veterinary care with exceptional client experiences. We're based in Birmingham, AL, but the heartbeat of our organization lives within the dedicated teams in our 400+ local animal hospitals across 26 states. We were proudly certified in 2024 as a Most Loved Workplace in ten categories: LGBTQ+, Diversity, Women, CEO, Career Advancement, Veterans, Volunteering, Parents & Caregivers, Wellness, & Young Professionals.

At SVP, our WAG values- Work Together, Amaze, and Grow -drive our culture of meaningful partnerships. Collaboration and respect are the foundation of our success, enabling us to uncover solutions and opportunities that elevate the team and ensure everyone has the support they need to excel and have fun. Our mission is to amaze clients with exceptional veterinary care and personalized experiences while inspiring teammates to go the extra mile, always finding ways to say "yes" and treating others as we would like to be treated. We constantly seek to improve, proactively pursuing knowledge, new client engagement methods, and leadership development, making it more than just a job, but a career.

SVP provides integrated support, from HR, finance, and inventory management to marketing, recruiting, regional operational support and more to our hospital teams. By leveraging our Home Office resources, the hospitals in our network are able to focus on the medicine and caring for their patients. Each day is truly a partnership (hence, the "P" in SVP).

Our team's continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 10,000 teammates nationwide. The organization's success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition as on Newsweek's "Most Loved Workplaces" list in 2023, including in all of healthcare.

Apply today - we'd love to meet you.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Relocation assistance
Vision insurance
Supplemental Pay:
Bonus opportunities

Education:
Doctorate (Required)

License/Certification:
License to Practice Veterinary Medicine (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
Cornelia, GA 30531: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person